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Tag Archives: Lawrence Welk
Daily Writing prompt: Lonely
Mr. Lonely Listen to Bobby Vinton’s voice break as he sings. This is one of the saddest songs I know. It takes me back to 1964. It was the end of junior high school and almost the beginning of high school. … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, blog, Bobby Vinton, Daily writing prompt, friends, gum wrapper chain, In My Room, insecurity, Lawrence Welk, Lonely, Mr. Lonely, Studey Hall, The Beach Boys, write
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A Paper Doll to Call My Own
When I was about 8 years old I discovered Betsy McCall. McCall’s magazine dedicated an entire page in each monthly edition that showcased a Betsy McCall paper doll and a corresponding adventure with clothes to cut out and play with … Continue reading
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Tagged Annette, Betsy McCall, Lawrence Welk, Liz Taylor, McCall's magazine, memoir, memory, Natalie Wood, paper dolls, The Lennon Sisters, The Mills Brothers
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